Aren't You Afraid You'll Sprain Your Tongue?

At this point, Mu Qing looked at the armor he was wearing and sighed:

I've worn this armor for many years.

"Your armor is so thick you can't even see what's inside. We've suffered so much."

Someone chimed in, "Didn't Grand General Qin come this time? With Grand General Qin here, things will be different; our border will definitely improve."

An old soldier scoffed and said, "Grand General Qin is a man, not a god. What can he possibly do to our border?"

"Yes! No matter how capable someone is, it's useless because our border region is too poor and the conditions are too harsh."

He kept talking, but his feet never stopped moving.

Soon they arrived at a place called Great Wall Ridge, north of Yanmen Pass.

On the Great Wall Ridge, the snow was thick and the wind was biting. Countless soldiers stood motionless in the snowstorm.

Everyone exclaimed excitedly, "The Border Pass Army are back! They're really back!"

This is Great Wall Ridge, very close to Yanmen Pass. If Yanmen Pass is breached, Great Wall Ridge will be in danger.

The soldier at the gate looked at them coldly and asked, "Where did you come from?"

The group said, "We are all soldiers from the border. Our unit was scattered, and only a few of us are left."

"We're the same; out of more than 1,000 brothers, only a few hundred remain."

"And us, we want to join you and defend the Great Wall Ridge together."

The soldiers said, "Come over here to register! Show me your household registration documents."

Everything must be done according to the proper procedures, otherwise things will fall into chaos.

When they registered Zhou Wanwan, the soldiers stared at Zhou Wanwan, stunned for a moment.

He suddenly knelt down on the ground with a "thud".

The people around were all stunned and didn't know what was going on. Mu Qing asked, "Wanwan, what's wrong with them?"

Zhou Wanwan said calmly, "Get up, all of you!"

Everyone then stood up. Mu Qing swallowed hard, looked down at Zhou Wanwan, and said, "They... they're kneeling before you?"

Zhou Wanwan smiled faintly and said, "That's right! Sister Mu, I'll take you into the city! You can register first."

Both Mu Qing Mu Daniu's hands were trembling.

Mu Daniu said, "Mu Qing, what exactly did you bring back? What... what is her identity?"

Mu Qing said helplessly, "You don't know, but I do? How would I know what her identity is?"

Mu Daniu said helplessly, "You're really something, bringing just anyone home."

After they registered, Zhou Wanwan led them into the city. She strolled leisurely down the street. Great Wall Ridge was actually a small town.

Hearing the words "Great Wall" evoked a sense of familiarity for Zhou Wanwan, but upon entering Great Wall Ridge, she discovered that the place was dilapidated.

The streets were full of potholes, and the children on the street were thin and bony; they were definitely not normal.

The people on the street were all emaciated and looked as if they could be blown over by the wind.

Qin Shan walked over, Mu Daniu looked at him with admiration, whispering, "This is the God of War! My idol!"

Mu Qing looked at Shen Xiao and said, "That's my idol, so handsome! Wearing such armor, so majestic!"

The two walked up to Zhou Wanwan and knelt down on one knee with a thud.

Qin Shan said, "Master, there's a decent room over there. I'll take you there to rest in a bit."

Zhou Wanwan nodded to him and said, "Get up, everyone! How many people are there at Great Wall Ridge?"

Qin Shan said helplessly:

"More than 8,000 people, so poor they can't even afford porridge. I never imagined the border would become like this."

It's a complete mess, a complete mess.

Zhou Wanwan sighed and said, "There's drought everywhere, and the imperial court doesn't care. The most unfortunate ones are the ordinary people."

Qin Shan nodded and said:

"Why don't you go and rest for a bit? The houses here are all made of adobe, they're not very sturdy."

The houses over there are pretty good.

Zhou Wanwan walked inside and found a room that was alright, but only alright.

Zhou Wanwan looked at the soldiers and said:

"We have a lot to do now, let's open the granaries and distribute the grain first!"

At least it will ensure that the people in the city can have food to eat.

Qin Shan was dumbfounded. "But... but where are we going to get so much food?"

Zhou Wanwan said:

"There will be food, I'll figure something out. Didn't the supplies from the capital already arrive?"

Distribute the food inside first, a small bowl of porridge for each person, to fill their stomachs first.

Mu Qing exclaimed excitedly, "Wanwan, are you really going to open the granaries and distribute grain?"

Qin Shan roared, "How dare you! This is our master! How dare you address him by his name?"

Mu Qing was startled and immediately knelt down, not daring to lift her head.

Zhou Wanwan smiled faintly and said:

"Alright, General Qin, there's no need to be so serious in public."

After all, no one knows my identity, and besides, I don't really have any identity now.

Qin Shan said, "Propriety cannot be disregarded. You are our master, and this is a necessary courtesy."

Zhou Wanwan looked at Mu Qing and said, "Mu Qing, would you like to stay by my side?"

How could Mu Qing dare to say he was unwilling?

She nodded her head like a chick pecking at rice, and Shen Xiao next to her chuckled and said, "Mu Qing, you weren't like this when you were little."

Mu Qing looked up at Shen Xiao and said, "General Shen, I don't think I know you?"

Shen Xiao looked at Mu Qing and said, "Don't you remember me? I used to live next door to you. My mother's name was Miao Sanniang."

Mu Qing looked at him with surprise and said, "You're that chubby little boy? You've become a general now?"

Shen Xiao smiled faintly and said, "That's right! Sister Mu Qing is getting more and more amazing."

Mu Qing chuckled sheepishly and said, "Not at all, Master, I'm willing. I'm willing to serve you by your side."

Zhou Wanwan looked at Mu Qing and said, "Whether it's you or the soldiers outside, anyone willing to serve has to sign a contract of servitude. Are you willing?"

"Yes, I am willing, because you are willing to ensure that the people have enough to eat."

Zhou Wanwan looked at the people outside and said, "Don't worry! With me here, the people on the border will have enough to eat."

Everyone smiled, but some still couldn't believe it. "You're just a four or five-year-old child, how dare you say such big things? Aren't you afraid of biting your tongue?"

Zhou Wanwan glanced at him and said, "What's wrong with the child? If you don't believe me, then get out of Great Wall Ridge."

The man snorted coldly and said:

"I, Zhao Cong, don't believe it!"

The Great Wall Ridge isn't yours to claim; who do you think you are?

I don't know where this bastard came from.

No sooner had he finished speaking than Qin Shan rushed forward and slapped him twice across the face.

Qin Shan said, "Throw him out of here, and never let him set foot on the Great Wall Ridge again."

Zhao Cong covered his mouth and said:

"General Qin, did I say something wrong? Why are you treating me like this?"

"This girl's background is unknown, yet you all follow her every whim. Is that fair?"